Manager, Contracts & Procurement

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.  

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. 

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities.

As the Manager, Contracts & Procurement with Trans Mountain, you will have the opportunity to work with an innovative and creative group of industry experts supporting the operation of the Trans Mountain Pipeline System. 

Reporting to the Director – Supply Chain Management (Operations), the Manager, Contracts & Procurement is required to manage the acquisition of materials and services. Working cross-functionally this role is accountable for developing market intelligence and strategies, and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives while building internal relationships with business clients. This will be done by supporting Operation's goals and objectives and managing spend for materials and services across Trans Mountain's operational and capital projects by company policies, procedures, and code of business conduct. The Manager, Contracts & Procurement will also lead, engage, and mentor a team to provide excellent customer service, mitigate company risk, develop and analyze bid packages, negotiate with vendors and contractors on areas such as terms and conditions, pricing, warranty, etc., and provide recommendations on sourcing, T&C's, process efficiency, strategic sourcing, and research the measurement of results as related to best in class sourcing applications.

This role will be located at our Calgary Head office and an office-based position. 

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with SCM leadership colleagues to develop, enhance, and maintain supply chain policies and procedures. Ensure department complies with all regulatory requirements in Canada.
• Provide the vision and leadership to oversee the contracting & procurement activities within operations and maintenance, capital materials, and services for TMC and all special projects.
• Manage a talented team of supply chain professionals and mentor/develop staff through the setting of goals and responsibilities and the monitoring of performance and shifting priorities to keep assets running and projects completed on time and on budget.
• Collaborate with management to develop the supply chain strategies, principles, structure and implement supply chain processes to provide the right materials and services in a cost effective and timely manner to both major projects and sustaining capital.
• Oversee vendor/contractor pre-bid meetings, bid clarification meetings, and negotiation meetings to ensure the proper formation of all contracts, material, and equipment purchase orders. Work with Risk and Legal to define standards that properly manage and minimizes contractor risk and liability. 
• Develop and administer, with management, contracting and procurement strategies for sourcing and mitigation of risks for materials and services. Ensure that all costs (committed and actual) are accurately captured and reported in the supply chain process.
• Develop and implement appropriate strategies for the acquisition of goods and services at the lowest total cost of ownership, best delivery, and quality product or services while minimizing company risks.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years in the Oil & Gas or Pipeline industry, specializing in supply chain management, contracting, and procurement.
• Completion or enrollment in courses toward the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation preferred.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a strong ability to mentor, guide, and collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Skilled in navigating and facilitating difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and progress a high volume of tasks.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams while maintaining a strong commitment to safety for people, assets, and the public.
• Comprehensive experience across the full supply chain, including procurement of materials and supplies for an operating company, preferably in the energy sector.
• Background in contract law, contract management strategies, and business operations.
• Basic knowledge of engineering data and drawings, with exposure to mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment, inventory management, customs, and excise processes.
• Product knowledge and familiarity with marketplace dynamics, as well as experience implementing new financial business systems.
• Adaptable and responsive in fast-paced, changing environments.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take.  Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together. 

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.  The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day.  We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.